Japan football legend Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal in nearly four years on Saturday, finding the net at the age of 59 as Fukushima United thrashed Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 in the Emperor's Cup.
Goal at 59 years and 149 days
Miura, known as King Kazu, struck in the 52nd minute to put Fukushima 5-0 ahead. He met a teammate's cutback with a first-time finish after a trademark run into the box.
The goal sparked celebrations among teammates on the pitch and the bench before the veteran forward was substituted three minutes later.
First competitive goal since 2022
It was Miura's first competitive goal since November 2022, when he scored for Suzuka PG, now Atletico Suzuka, in a Japan Football League defeat by FC Osaka.
The former Japan international is preparing for a remarkable 42nd season as a professional after extending his loan spell with third-tier Fukushima United until June 2027.
Continuing at 60
Miura joined Fukushima United from Yokohama FC in December and will remain with the club after making six appearances during a shortened 2026 campaign.
With Japan's professional leagues switching from a spring-to-autumn schedule to an autumn-to-spring calendar, Miura will enter his 60s next February still playing professionally.
